Costa Rica Vacation Packages, Tours & Travel Experiences

Costa Rica is certainly known for the friendliness of its people, its environmental concerns and its all year round good weather. However, there is much more to entice you to travel to go on a Costa Rica vacation. Above all are the diversity of places to visit and the wide choice of activities.

About Costa Rica

The country name means “Rich Coast” due to the vast quantities of jewels and gold found by the Spanish when they first discovered Costa Rica. It is bordered by both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea with excellent beaches on each coast with 1300 kilometres/800 miles of coastline in total. It has a reputation for its well established systems for environmental sustainability programmes. In fact, 25% of the country consists of protected areas and national parks. Costa Rica has become the poster child for ecotourism.

What are the top cities or places to visit in Costca Rica?

The capital, San Jose, is ringed by mountains and lush green valleys. Although, like most capitals, it is quite hectic, there are several neighbourhoods which make San Jose a very walkable city on Costa Rica tours. It boasts an excellent selection of interesting museums and other cultural venues. One colourful highlight takes place every Thursday at the Parque Morazan when a troupe of jugglers performs accompanied by percussion music.

Arenal National Park in the north central part of the country has the world’s most active volcano. Since 1968, it has averaged around 40 moderate eruptions a day but is very safe. The area is excellent for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, rafting and viewing wildlife while on a Costa Rica vacation. There are attractive waterfalls and hot springs and there is also an interesting butterfly conservatory.

Tortuguero, on the Caribbean Coast, meaning “full of turtles” is a biologically diverse national park with an amazing selection of wildlife which includes the three toed sloth and the jaguar. It is made up of rainforest, mangroves, swamps, lagoons and beaches.

Another interesting national park is Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve which has over 2500 different plants, 100 mammal and 400 bird species, many ecosystems and a well laid-out system of trails.

The Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific consisting of both rainforest and coral reefs is stunningly beautiful. It has probably the best beaches in Costa Rica. It is also rich in wildlife.

Yet another wildlife reserve is Cano Negro in the north central part of the country, a marshy jungle-like very remote area not easy to navigate unless on a tour. One way to explore is a floating safari through the tropical rainforest and marshland on Costa Rica tours.

For further volcanic activity, visit Rincon de la Vieja in the north west with its trails, waterfalls and abundance of wildlife. You can experience bubbling sulphurous mud pits here. The area has wonderful vistas of natural beauty.

Other beach areas, both on the Pacific, are Tamarindo which not only offers bathing, sailing, fishing and diving but also has many art galleries and craft centres and Papagayo Gulf set in tropical scenery and quieter than Tamarindo while on Costa Rica vacations.

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"Globetrotting with Goway" blog articles

For some additional reading, the following articles are from our blog “Globetrotting with Goway”….. a great source of information for those people who are, or who want to be, world travellers!

Head to the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica to enjoy a stay at a boutique beachfront hotel. During your days at Bahia del Sol Beach Front Hotel and Suites, you'll enjoy exclusive accommodations as you explore the surrounding landscape and take advantage of the pristine beaches and waters of the Pacific.

Escape from the bustle and noise of the workaday world on this getaway to an eco-lodge in the cloud forests of Costa Rica. Staying at Cloud Forest Lodge, you’ll relax on the top of a mountain, enjoying eco-friendly accommodations and unfettered access to the incredible Monteverde Cloud Forest.

Discover rainforests, mountain ranges, and tropical coasts on this exploration of Costa Rica’s abundant natural highlights. Get acquainted with the country in the colonial streets of the capital San Jose before spotting sea turtles on the coast at Tortuguero, hiking to a cascading waterfall beneath the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna, and spotting beautiful Quetzals in the Sevegre Valley.

The safest, most colourful, and wildlife-rich destination in Central America, Costa Rica is a natural vacation choice for families looking to combine nature, thrills, and a warm escape from the winter. This round-trip from San Jose combines the best known destinations with lesser known highlights.

The Hotel features a 155 well-appointed and comfortable rooms with balconies or terraces. Each choice of room; Deluxe, Suite, and Honeymoon Suite, are located in six separate areas all with forest views. The hotel’s elegant facilities include the international restaurant "Las Riendas" and "Laggus".

Escape to Costa Rica for a tropical adventure, scouting through rainforests and searching for turtles along the coast of this incredible Central American nation. Get your bearings in the colonial capital of San Jose before spotting sea turtles at Tortuguero, dormant volcanoes at La Fortuna, and the cloud-wrapped forests of Monteverde.

Escape to the coastline of Costa Rica and the eco-friendly luxury of Si Como No Resort & Spa. Sitting atop one of the most idyllic hillsides in Manuel Antonio, Si Como No offers gorgeous accommodations and incredible access to the world-renowned Manuel Antonio National Park.

Located on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, Tortuguero National Park has a wide diversity of plant and animal life. The park features eleven different habitats, including rainforest, mangrove forests, swamps, beaches, and lagoons.

From its environment and culture to its range of activities, diverse Costa Rica proudly wears its eco-tourism crown. Explore the area surrounding its most famous volcano, Arenal. Then hit the Pacific Coast for some well-earned relaxation, Costa Rica style.